Petition · Department of Health and Social Care
Fund a public health campaign to reduce the stigma of suicide
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1,858 signatures
What the petition asks
Fund a multi-year campaign which should include mass media, social media, workplace toolkits, promotion in schools and universities, media collaboration and clear support signposting. Over five years, this should include development, pilots, evaluation and targeted campaigns for high risk groups.
Suicide is the biggest killer of young people, and is on the rise across the UK. Between 2012-2022, 73% of people who died by suicide were not mental health service patients, and we believe that stigma often stops people seeking help. A public health campaign could engage with suicide prevention charities and:
• Normalise conversations about suicide
• Increase public confidence in talking about suicidal thoughts
• Encourage early help-seeking
• Reduce shame and fear associated with suicidal feelings
• Normalise conversations about suicide
• Increase public confidence in talking about suicidal thoughts
• Encourage early help-seeking
• Reduce shame and fear associated with suicidal feelings
Timeline
| 28 May 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
1,858
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
28 May 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.